These are all based on personal experience and research I've done. Reference links will take you to abstracts because (1) I'm not going to pay money for the full text (2) It would delve too deep for the scope of this Q&A.
What are ecdysteroids?
They are phytosterones similar to the steroid hormones in insects. Think of it like a steroid derivative (like dbol or a test ester) but for something you would smack with a fly swatter (like TripDog). Despite the fact that they bug hormones, we do in fact have ecdysteroid receptors, and research suggests ecdy's can regulate gene expression. [1] [2]
Who uses ecdysteroids?
Me and Rodja pimp this stuff out like it's a Heidi Fleisch hooker.
Why do thesinner and Rodja like this stuff so much?
-Because we're cool like that.
-We play Legend of Zelda video games.
-It kicks ass, and is so totally underrated.
What can a person expect from ecdysteroid use?
-Increased Endurance
-Increased Vascularity
-Improved Body Composition
-Improved Recovery Time (advanced healing) [7]
-Better Immune Function [3]
-Comparable results to Dianabol (Take this for what it's worth) [4]
What are some side effects of ecdysteroids
-There exists a toxic dosage of B-Ecdysone; however, this a person would have to take several grams per pound bodymass worth of ecdysterone [5]. Effective dose is 300-500mg.
I am yet to see any other side effects noted in humans.
How do you use your Ecdy?
-Ecdy has a very short half-life. In about a half hour, this stuff will be almost gone! [6] Due to this tidbit, the following protocol is recommended:
1-Take 5-10 minutes before a protein rich meal (>35g proteins).
2- Take 50-100mg of active Ecdy at once.
3- Take 300-500mg daily.
4- Listen to the Legend of Zelda theme at least once per week.
Great times to use Ecdy:
-Ecdy is great for a cut because it enhances vascularity and 'hardness'
-Improved Endurance/Stamina for intense aerobic activity (e.g. running a race, Lacrosse game, fight)
-Post cycle therapy: I've found this greatly aides recovery in a hypoandrogenic state. It has also been observed (in insects) that testosterone interferes with ecdysterone receptor activation [8], so a low testosterone state might make for greater ecdy potential.
What are some sources of Ecdy?
The two most popular sources of ecdysterones are Cyatonic Vaga and Rhaponticum carthamoides (maral root). There are actually hundreds of phytoecdysteroids. The more popular ones on the market are B-Ecdysone (a.k.a. 20-hydroxyecdysone, ecdysterone) and Turkesterone. Turkesterone is supposedly several times more anabolic than B-ecdysone; however, it is more expensive and dosing is not as well established. Dosing recommendations were created around B-ecdysone.
If you have any further Q's, hit me up. It's way past my bedtime right now so I say to you, "Good Night".
:smite: thesinner
References:
[1] Ecdysteroid-Dependent Regulation of Genes in Mammalian Cells by a Drosophila Ecdysone Receptor and Chimeric Transactivators -- Christopherson et al. 89 (14): 6314 -- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
[2] http://www.pnas.org/cgi/reprint/97/26/14512.pdf
[3] Wiley InterScience :: Session Cookies
[4] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=3234543&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
[5] ScienceDirect - Journal of Ethnopharmacology : Acute and chronic toxicological studies of Ajuga iva in experimental animals
[6] SpringerLink - Journal Article
[7] [Ecdysterone promotes wound healing in rabbits] [Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2007] - PubMed Result
[8] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12441123&dopt=Citation
What are ecdysteroids?
They are phytosterones similar to the steroid hormones in insects. Think of it like a steroid derivative (like dbol or a test ester) but for something you would smack with a fly swatter (like TripDog). Despite the fact that they bug hormones, we do in fact have ecdysteroid receptors, and research suggests ecdy's can regulate gene expression. [1] [2]
Who uses ecdysteroids?
Me and Rodja pimp this stuff out like it's a Heidi Fleisch hooker.
Why do thesinner and Rodja like this stuff so much?
-Because we're cool like that.
-We play Legend of Zelda video games.
-It kicks ass, and is so totally underrated.
What can a person expect from ecdysteroid use?
-Increased Endurance
-Increased Vascularity
-Improved Body Composition
-Improved Recovery Time (advanced healing) [7]
-Better Immune Function [3]
-Comparable results to Dianabol (Take this for what it's worth) [4]
What are some side effects of ecdysteroids
-There exists a toxic dosage of B-Ecdysone; however, this a person would have to take several grams per pound bodymass worth of ecdysterone [5]. Effective dose is 300-500mg.
I am yet to see any other side effects noted in humans.
How do you use your Ecdy?
-Ecdy has a very short half-life. In about a half hour, this stuff will be almost gone! [6] Due to this tidbit, the following protocol is recommended:
1-Take 5-10 minutes before a protein rich meal (>35g proteins).
2- Take 50-100mg of active Ecdy at once.
3- Take 300-500mg daily.
4- Listen to the Legend of Zelda theme at least once per week.
Great times to use Ecdy:
-Ecdy is great for a cut because it enhances vascularity and 'hardness'
-Improved Endurance/Stamina for intense aerobic activity (e.g. running a race, Lacrosse game, fight)
-Post cycle therapy: I've found this greatly aides recovery in a hypoandrogenic state. It has also been observed (in insects) that testosterone interferes with ecdysterone receptor activation [8], so a low testosterone state might make for greater ecdy potential.
What are some sources of Ecdy?
The two most popular sources of ecdysterones are Cyatonic Vaga and Rhaponticum carthamoides (maral root). There are actually hundreds of phytoecdysteroids. The more popular ones on the market are B-Ecdysone (a.k.a. 20-hydroxyecdysone, ecdysterone) and Turkesterone. Turkesterone is supposedly several times more anabolic than B-ecdysone; however, it is more expensive and dosing is not as well established. Dosing recommendations were created around B-ecdysone.
If you have any further Q's, hit me up. It's way past my bedtime right now so I say to you, "Good Night".
:smite: thesinner
References:
[1] Ecdysteroid-Dependent Regulation of Genes in Mammalian Cells by a Drosophila Ecdysone Receptor and Chimeric Transactivators -- Christopherson et al. 89 (14): 6314 -- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
[2] http://www.pnas.org/cgi/reprint/97/26/14512.pdf
[3] Wiley InterScience :: Session Cookies
[4] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=3234543&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
[5] ScienceDirect - Journal of Ethnopharmacology : Acute and chronic toxicological studies of Ajuga iva in experimental animals
[6] SpringerLink - Journal Article
[7] [Ecdysterone promotes wound healing in rabbits] [Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2007] - PubMed Result
[8] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12441123&dopt=Citation